How government poisoned the people of Flint [Michigan]

Flint water has poisoned more than just its children. It s poisoned the citizenry's faith in government, which is supposed to provide safe drinking water, one of life's most basic essentials. By John Counts.

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As Water Problems Grew, Officials Belittled Complaints From Flint [Autoplay]

A top aide to Michigan’s governor referred to people raising questions about the quality of Flint’s water as an “anti-everything group.” Other critics were accused of turning complaints about water into a “political football.” And worrisome findings about lead by a concerned pediatrician were...

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It's not just Flint — every major American city has hazardous amounts of lead hurting kids

Decades-old leaded gasoline is still poisoning brains via contaminated soil. By Matthew Yglesias.

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Snyder apologizes for Flint crisis, to release e-mails

Facing the biggest crisis of his five years as governor, demands for his resignation and even calls for his criminal prosecution, Gov. Rick Snyder accepted major responsibility for the Flint drinking water catastrophe in his State of the State address Tuesday...

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Flint's Contaminated Drinking Water is Third Water Threat For Michigan Governor

Residents put at risk by ideology, misguided decisions. By Codi Kozacek.

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Fox Anchor, Guest Suggest Government Focus On Climate Change And "PC Stuff" Helped Cause Flint Water Crisis

From the January 20 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends.

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Obama vetoes GOP attempt to block water rule

President Obama on Tuesday rejected an attempt by congressional Republicans to overturn his landmark regulation asserting federal power over small bodies of water. By Timothy Cama.

thehill.com
Justin Amash stood alone opposing Flint water federal aid bid

As the political heat intensifies around the Flint water contamination crisis, Rep. Justin Amash stands by himself among the Michigan congressional delegation by opposing federal intervention and assistance. (Jan. 19)

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The Crisis in Flint Goes Deeper Than the Water

The pollution scandal raises questions about accountability in America’s most vulnerable places. How does the public check those who govern in its name? By Evan Osnos.

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City: Carlyle, Mountain Water officials should appear in court to discuss sale

In a court document filled with indignation, the city of Missoula is asking a judge to order Robert Dove and John Kappes to appear in court. By Keila Szpaller.

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